My husband and I loved our time at Fahsai Homestay! Nitaya and 'Pop' are incredible hosts who are always eager to meet your needs. Staying with them could be considered an airbnb experience and stay in one! So much love and care go into maintaining the lush communal courtyard filled with fruit trees, small fish pools, and cozy lounge/dining areas.
The room was in a separate building from the host's home which gave us plenty of privacy. The room itself was simple and rustic in a traditional Thai style but very clean. The air conditioning worked great and the bed was plenty comfortable.
Every morning Monks stop at the house to accept a food offering and will say a prayer. We enjoyed being included in this daily ritual that is part of our hosts lives. After the monks leave each morning Nitaya makes a homemade healthy Thai breakfast with several dishes...almost always with fresh fruit and something we had never tried. Along with breakfast we had fresh roasted coffee or coffee flower tea sourced from their family's coffee plantation! Pop will show you how to roast your own beans and grind them to make espresso. He sells his beans and tea also if you decide to take something home with you.
If your reading this you are probably thinking wow this place sounds unique. Well, just wait until Pop gives you a tour of his 150 year home filled with antiques, heirlooms and stories of his families history. And then takes you to the local temple Wat Pariwat decorated with mythical creatures, cartoon characters and superheroes.
The only downside is that it's a little outside of the center of Bangkok. Despite this, Grab rides were very affordable to get us around the city. They typically took 5-10 minutes to arrive.
Regardless the airbnb is an amazing value for the accommodations and experience. We highly recommend it.